Disappointment [Screened to Friends List (which really isn't any different than usual)]

[iflyfirstclass]

Words cannot express my disappointment. I have always taken pride in my work at iFly Airlines and have regarded them with utmost respect. However, I cannot help but feel betrayed for what they've done.

For those who don't know, iFly Airlines approached me with a wonderful opportunity to design their new line of jumbo jets, thanks to the overnight

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[chevrolady]

Man, talk about a rotten thing for your bosses to do. I think a pinkish red plane would be cool! I mean, like, the only thing I'd say looks a little off is the hearts, but all they had to do was ditch them and keep the other stuff, or change the hearts' color. The flowers are a nice touch though!

Hey, I know! Maybe you could, like, start working on designs for smaller things, like...handbags? A lot of girls I used to know appreciated bright color schemes in those. But try not to let your jerky bosses get you down. Even if you don't become the greatest designer ever, I don't think anyone could beat you in terms of how, like, professional you are.

[iflyfirstclass]

Hearts? I'm sorry, but there aren't any hearts in my design. Perhaps you mean the Aureolin yellow leaves of the flowers? I apologize for the low-quality picture. It's all I had at the time.

That's never occurred to me before. Thank you for the idea but I'm afraid my passion lies in designing things on a larger scale. I appreciate your words of encouragement, though.

[chevrolady]

Oh the yellow's fine, I meant the little green things (unless it's a really greenish shade of yellow?). Those really aren't hearts? Well I guess this computer I'm using might not have the best resolution. My bad!

No problem-o. Did you make your design on a computer, or by hand? If you get a better program it might show up better.

[iflyfirstclass]

Oh, you mean the green polka dots! I suppose they do appear heart-shaped at a bad resolution.

I do all of my designing on the computer. I would be happy to show you a more detailed, higher-resolution version of my plane design, if you like.

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[valantineheart]

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[valantineheart]

How dastardly of them to disrespect your artistic vision! Your pink plane against the dull skies of blue would have been a delightful sight. Why go ordinary when you can be extraordinary? Shame on them.

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[iflyfirstclass]

Oh I'm so happy that you understand, Mr. Gramarye!

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[iflyfirstclass]

But I'm afraid our lucky shade of yellow was not so lucky for me this time.

[nosugar_nomilk]

I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment, Ms. Teneiro. I wish that hadn't happened. It's never pleasant to see your own vision twisted in someone else's hands.

But I find that the bitterest taste often precedes some sweetness, like a slice of cake after a cup of black coffee. Would we enjoy the sweetness as much if it didn't follow the bitterness? I can't say for sure, but I know that the sunlight after a storm seems brighter to me somehow.

[iflyfirstclass]

I suppose there is much truth to that...and I suppose the saying "You can't have your cake and eat it too," applies to this situation.

[nosugar_nomilk]

You never know, someday, when times are sweeter, you might laugh about this setback.

I hope you do.

[iflyfirstclass]

Me too, Mr. Armando.

[dearestdiplomat]

Oh yes, those designs are certainly very different! Please don't doubt yourself. Perhaps they had economic concerns that had nothing to do with aesthetics? As an ambassador, I frequently have to make such compromises.

I hesitate to ask, as I know you're extremely busy with your career, but I and my staff have been working on a Cohdopian Embassy online store, and if another design job would cheer you up, I'd be happy to offer you one. I promise I wouldn't interfere with your vision!

It's for nothing as impressive as a jumbo jet, I'm afraid. More like t-shirts and wall clocks and keepsake boxes.

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[iflyfirstclass]

I never thought of it that way. Perhaps you're right, Ambassador. The airlines has taken quite a hit from the bad economy after all.

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[iflyfirstclass]

How very kind of you! I may just take you up on that offer. If my design cannot be appreciated in the form of a jumbo jet just yet, perhaps I should return to basics for the time being.

[dearestdiplomat]

Oh yes, I keep a close eye on the economy, as it does affect international policies. I sometimes take government decisions to heart, too, so I can can understand your feelings, but often, I find, such things aren't personal at all.

And that's excellent news! It's an ongoing project, so whenever you have the time, I would be delighted to hear and see your ideas.

[der_gewinner]

Fraulein Quadrat, I'm still a little woozy from being ill, but I can say this much: one man's eyesore is another man's art, ja? My art form, too, doesn't suit everybody's tastes.

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[iflyfirstclass]

I'm sorry to hear you're ill, Mr. Gavin. Please get well soon.

[iflyfirstclass]

Yes, I suppose to each their own...but I had expected iFly Airlines to choose a design that at least remotely represented mine.